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Speed not the only driving issue

Speed not the only driving issue

Editor: Re: Dollars for drivers The monies should be used for more and better traffic law enforcement in Canmore. Speeding is not the only problem. So are illegal parking and illegal turning.
Think of the taxpayers...

Think of the taxpayers...

Let’s not get carried away here… While the dark days of the economic downturn seem to be lightening in recent times, we’re not sure they’re back to the point where taxpayers should be taxed with a growing string of proposed complexes.
Early valley transit success encouraging

Early valley transit success encouraging

While it’s still early days in regard to the Bow Valley Regional Transit Service Commission, it’s encouraging to see that citizens have embraced the new, expanded intermunicipal bus system.
Cell tower or no, it doesn't matter

Cell tower or no, it doesn't matter

For the past several weeks, and what seems like months, we have written stories and posted letters in our comments section regarding the cellphone tower located near the elementary school downtown.
Goodbye Mr. Archie

Goodbye Mr. Archie

Editor: We wanted to give our sincerest condolences to the Roth family at the passing of Mr. Archie. I was one of those “strangers” when I arrived in Banff, walking at the third Vermilion Lake and Mr.
Have a holiday thought for others

Have a holiday thought for others

As November winds down and December and the big holiday season arrive, it’s easy for people to get caught up in the bright, cheery, festive aspect of everything that’s taking place.
All the best in the new year

All the best in the new year

Each year at this time, the Outlook takes a look at the year past to share, one last time, the year that is about to end.
Some party

Some party

As the Irish Rovers sang, “Wasn’t that a party?” Sure, we all would’ve liked to have seen Canadians on the podium during the Alberta World Cup held at the Canmore Nordic Centre (Dec. 13-6) – but in the end, it was quite an event.
Time to welcome the ski world

Time to welcome the ski world

For the first time since the 2010 Whistler/Vancouver Olympics, cross-country ski athletes from around the world are back in Canada – in Quebec and in our Valley.
Expanded Roam needs support

Expanded Roam needs support

Being that the early part of this week featured a heavy snowfall in the Valley, what better way to showcase the newly-launched Bow Valley Regional Transit (BVRT) system? For some, especially those who commute from Banff to Canmore, or vice versa, to
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